HOLM CENTER T-203 AFROTC FIELD TRAINING MANUAL HQ AFROTC/DO January 2015 Name: ____________________________ Detachment: _______________________ FTU: _____________________________ Squadron: _________________________ Flight: ____________________________ Emergency Contact Name/Relationship: __________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone: ___________ PREFACE “War makes extremely heavy demands on the soldier’s strength and nerves. For this reason, make heavy demands on your men in peacetime exercises.” -- German Field Marshall Erwin Rommel Welcome to Field Training Preparation. Field Training is a mandatory program for all individuals qualified to pursue an Air Force commission through AFROTC. The program is designed to evaluate military leadership and discipline, determine your potential for entry into the Professional Officer Course (POC), and stratify you among your peers. This Field Training Manual (FTM) is yours to keep, and you must take it with you to Field Training (FT). Everything you need to know to prepare for FT is included within this FTM as well as the Airman’s Manual (AFPAM 10-100). You will be responsible for the content of this manual for the entire duration of FT. You may write in, highlight, tab, or underline this manual as desired. Ensure you have a thorough understanding of this material prior to departing for your Field Training Unit (FTU); you will be held accountable upon arrival. FT is conceived as a mock Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment, and is therefore designed in line with the Airman’s Manual (provided to you hard copy by your detachment and online at http://static.e- publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3_5/publication/afpam10-100/afpam10- 100.pdf.) For this reason, all cadets attending FT will be required to demonstrate familiarity with any and all sections of the Airman’s Manual at any point during the FT experience. Training during FT will generally follow the model found in the Airman’s Manual (i.e., Staying Ready, Deploy, Employment, Fight and Survive). Keep in mind that this is not a hard-and-fast agenda--FTU staff may adjust the timeline when required or when deemed prudent and necessary for the attainment of FT goals. Additionally, you will be tested on this manual and the Airman’s Manual and must pass the test with a minimum score of 70% to complete FT. Failure to pass this test with the minimum score will result in your immediate removal from FT with prejudice. Scoring below 80% will result in an automatic “unsatisfactory” on the “Preparation for Field Training” portion of your Field Training Performance Report (FTPR). Two or more “unsatisfactory” ratings on your FTPR will also result in your removal from FT with prejudice. Keep in mind that two “marginal” ratings are equivalent to a single “unsatisfactory” rating. Finally, 4 marginal ratings will result in your removal from FT with prejudice. 1 The sections and/or paragraphs of this FTM are identified by three different levels of understanding--Knowledge, Familiarization and Information. Knowledge: These sections will be indicated by a (k). You will memorize and demonstrate proficiency in these areas and will be required to take an open-book test on the information. Familiarization: These will be indicated by an (f). You will not be required to memorize the information, but will be held accountable for finding the information when necessary. Information: These sections will be indicated by an (i). These areas are for informational purposes only; you will not be required to memorize the information and will not be tested on it. Your detachment staff will provide you with orders, tickets, uniforms and other items which you are required to take to FT. You’ll need to keep two copies of your orders with you at all times. Before you depart, provide your family with a copy of your orders, scheduled departure times and return times, and the MAX address and phone number (annotated within this document). You MUST show up to field training with all required items and proper documentation. If you fail to adhere to these guidelines, you risk being disqualified from FT. Advise your family that if an emergency should arise, the best way to contact you is through the detachment or the American Red Cross. If you have a pending family/personal issue that may become an emergency while you are at field training, you MUST let your detachment personnel and field training cadre know as soon as possible. Also, it is extremely important that prior to departing for FT you verify and update your emergency data (name and address of next of kin) with your detachment personnel and ensure that the emergency data is uploaded into the WINGS. Except for the final parade, cadets are not permitted to have visitors while at field training. Advise both family and friends they will not be allowed to visit with you while assigned to the FTU. This includes religious services. If you have family or friends that wish to attend your graduation parade they may attend the parade held on TD26. If your visitors don’t have proper identification to enter military installation (such as military ID, retiree ID, reserve or National Guard ID, etc) you will be required to provide the following information during in- processing: 2 1. Names (alphabetical order) 2. Drivers License Number (if over 16 years old) 3. SSN and Date of Birth (for visitors under 16 years old) Inform your visitors that the parade generally begins at 1000 Central Standard Time (CST) on TD-26, so visitors should plan to be at Maxwell AFB by 0900. Directions to the parade field will be provided at the Maxwell AFB Visitor’s Center. Parade time is subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors. If you have visitors, you will be allowed to visit with them immediately after the parade. You will be allowed to show them your dorm room and the OTS training campus. Additionally, you will be allowed to have lunch with them but are restricted to facilities located on Maxwell AFB, AL (NOTE: off base travel is prohibited) You must report back to your flight no later than 1300 the same day. Cadets are not permitted to depart FT with visitors on TD-26 or TD-27 (exit day). All cadets traveling to Field Training are required to wear short sleeve blues with black low quarters, no ribbons or badges. Your issued duffel bag (NSN 8465-01-117-8699 or equivalent) and a backpack/carry-on (must conform to AFI 36-2903) are the only authorized luggage items. In accordance with TSA guidance, you must have an identification tag attached to your luggage. Place one copy of your orders in each luggage item. Do not write or mark your name on the duffel bag. If you have any questions about FT or the FTM, ask your detachment staff. Keep in mind; you are preparing for a commission in the world’s finest Air Force … stay motivated and good luck! 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 1 Table of Contents 4 CHAPTER 1: WARRIOR KNOWLEDGE 1. Warrior Knowledge 7 CHAPTER 2: TRAVEL 1. Travel 14 2. Commercial Travel Luggage Instructions 19 3. FTU Contact Information 19 4. Settlement 19 CHAPTER 3: IN- GARRISON (FTU, MAXWELL AFB) CHAPTER 3.1: UNIFORMS, CLOTHING, AND SUPPLIES 1. General Guidelines 21 2. Uniform Requirements 23 3. Additional Equipment and Required Items 26 CHAPTER 3.2: MEDICAL TREATMENT AND FIRST AID 1. Medical Treatment and Medicines 28 2. Heat Stress 30 3. First Aid 30 CHAPTER 3.3: FIELD TRAINING ORGANIZATION 1. Overview 34 2. Field Training Staff 34 3. Cadet Training Assistants 35 4. Cadet Organization in Garrison 35 5. Cadet Leadership Responsibilities 36 6. Cadet Positions 36 7. Cadet Position Descriptions in Garrison 37 CHAPTER 3.4: HONOR CODE AND PROFESSIONAL VALUES 1. The Cadet Honor Code 42 2. Core Values 42 CHAPTER 3.5: RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Discipline 44 2. Prohibitions 44 3. Tattoos 46 4. Drugs and Alcohol 46 4 5. AFROTC Forms 46 6. Military Decorum 47 7. Discrimination and Sexual Harassment 56 8. Property Security 56 9. Government Property 57 CHAPTER 3.6: GENERAL ACTIVITIES 1. Daily Schedule 58 2. Call-To-Quarters (CTQ) 58 3. Lights Out 59 4. Signing Out/In 59 5. Formations 59 6. Road Guard Procedures 61 7. Guidon Procedures 63 8. Building Entrance and Departure Procedures 63 9. Religious Accommodations 64 10. Individual Cadet Time (ICT) 65 11. Telephones 65 12. Mail 65 CHAPTER 3.7: DINING FACILITY PROCEDURES 1. General Information 67 2. Entrance Procedures 67 3. Dining Facility Procedures 69 4. Departure Procedures 72 CHAPTER 3.8: DORMS AND BAYS IN GARRISON 1. General Information 74 2. Beds – General Guidelines 75 3. AFROTC Form 84M / Form 84M-1 79 4. Closet 79 5. Shoe Display 84 6. Security Drawer 86 7. Clothing Drawers 86 8. Bed Drawers 97 9. Special Displays 99 10. Medicine Cabinet and Sink Cabinet 100 11. Supplemental Information 102 5 CHAPTER 4: CADET DEPLOYMENT (AEF, CAMP SHELBY) CHAPTER 4.1: Uniforms, Clothing, and Supplies 104 CHAPTER 4.2: Medical Treatment and First Aid 105 CHAPTER 4.3: Field Training Organization 106 CHAPTER 4.4: Rules and Regulations 110 CHAPTER 4.5: General Activities 112 CHAPTER 4.6: Dining Facility Procedures 113 CHAPTER 4.7: Living Quarters at CSJFTC 116 CHAPTER 5: INSPECTION/EVALUATIONS/COUNSELING 1. Introduction 119 2. Formal Inspections 119 3. Inspection Guidelines 123 4. Informal Inspections 123 5. Evaluation 123 6. Counseling 124 CHAPTER 6: PHYSICAL TRAINING (PT) 1. Overview 126 2. PT Sessions 126 3. PFA 127 4. Conduct of the PFA 128 5. Ultimate Disc 131 CHAPTER 7: FIELD TRAINING COMPLETION 1. Requirements 136 2. Non-Completion 136 CHAPTER 8: AWARDS 1.